centipede_damascus
+1 -1
I need to get the shirt based on this strip.
I need to get the shirt based on this strip.
rapid_roy
+0 -0
I have it and it is legendary . This strip kicks so much ass.
I have it and it is legendary . This strip kicks so much ass.
thankfur
+1 -0
Hmm but why does Beef have sad eyebrows in the shirt? The neutral expression in the strip is far better.
Hmm but why does Beef have sad eyebrows in the shirt? The neutral expression in the strip is far better.
rowboat
+3 -0
Essence of Beef.
Essence of Beef.
deusoma
+17 -0
I realize it's like a year later, but it just occurred to me that "Essence of Beef" sounds like the manliest cologne ever.
I realize it's like a year later, but it just occurred to me that "Essence of Beef" sounds like the manliest cologne ever.
greenkoolayd
+0 -0
or like, the broth in the pan, from making a roast.
or like, the broth in the pan, from making a roast.
mockereo
+0 -0
Essence of Beef:
Deluxe gravy base
Essence of Beef:
Deluxe gravy base
greenkoolayd
+1 -0
Essence of Beef:
Deluxe Gravy Base/Aftershave lotion
Essence of Beef:
Deluxe Gravy Base/Aftershave lotion
carlyle
+0 -0
Essence of Beef: Part One of the All New Adult Series
Essence of Beef: Part One of the All New Adult Series
soticoto
+0 -0
You mean the Essence of Beef I ... boned?!
You mean the Essence of Beef I ... boned?!
foetus_punch
+30 -0
My girlfriend got it for me. She got the Rabbit Ambulance for herself. And she got "The Dude is From Circumstances" for our mutual best friend. When we walk the streets, suckas now we is tight.
I considered burying it when I first got it, of course.
My girlfriend got it for me. She got the Rabbit Ambulance for herself. And she got "The Dude is From Circumstances" for our mutual best friend. When we walk the streets, suckas now we is tight.
I considered burying it when I first got it, of course.
tekende
+19 -0
You are so ARROGANT!
You are so ARROGANT!
omegatron
+0 -0
This is why I haven't bought an Achewood shirt. :(
This is why I haven't bought an Achewood shirt. :(
zem
+7 -0
It is a good, simple rhyme
It is a good, simple rhyme
dougthehead
+10 -0
A good, simple rhyme that people can trust.
A good, simple rhyme that people can trust.
quantumcasaba
+0 -0
A good, simple rhyme that gets stuck in my head on occasion like such as a mantra or song.
A good, simple rhyme that gets stuck in my head on occasion like such as a mantra or song.
erinye
+2 -0
I actually do always "hear" it as a stereotypical old-style sitcom theme-jingle.
I actually do always "hear" it as a stereotypical old-style sitcom theme-jingle.
gsurge
+0 -0
It's beyond "hearing." You know it.
"There's Beef's jingle."
"I know Beef's jingle."
It's beyond "hearing." You know it.
"There's Beef's jingle."
"I know Beef's jingle."
abe
+4 -0
beef i love you
beef i love you
jhunter
+3 -0
beef i want to know you
as a man knows a lady
beef i want to know you
as a man knows a lady
greenkoolayd
+0 -0
not that theres anything wrong with that.
not that theres anything wrong with that.
mortshire
+5 -0
beef is somewhere else entirely in panel one.
beef is somewhere else entirely in panel one.
jamers
+8 -1
I've forgotten my name in the heat of the moment too, Beef. Ain't no thang.
I've forgotten my name in the heat of the moment too, Beef. Ain't no thang.
nutmeg
+7 -0
i think his name just gives him depression here.
because it's not a real name.
i think his name just gives him depression here.
because it's not a real name.
fielding
+0 -0
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hellofditties
+4 -0
I think he just doesn't want to say "Cassandra."
I think he just doesn't want to say "Cassandra."
zapatos
+0 -0
It is understandable, and strongly advised.
It is understandable, and strongly advised.
deusoma
+1 -0
Like viewer discretion.
Like viewer discretion.
belgand
+1 -0
I forgot Asia in the heat of the moment.
I forgot Asia in the heat of the moment.
spanntastic
+0 -0
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fuckyoufriday
+12 -0
I enjoy the ensemble aspect of achwood, but when you get down to it, it's all about the Beef. It's weird to remember how ancillary a character he was for so long.
I enjoy the ensemble aspect of achwood, but when you get down to it, it's all about the Beef. It's weird to remember how ancillary a character he was for so long.
deancain29
+3 -0
And a depressed legend is born.
And a depressed legend is born.
djwhiterabbit
+0 -0
ah, back in the smokin' years.
and to this day, the actual origin of 'roast beef' as a nickname has never been determined.
has it?
ah, back in the smokin' years.
and to this day, the actual origin of 'roast beef' as a nickname has never been determined.
has it?
senseihollywood
+210 -1
middle cat=middle toe
take off your socks and shoes and follow along...
ready? ahem...
this little piggy went to market
this little piggy stayed home
this little piggy had roast beef
this little piggy had none
and this little piggy went "wee wee wee..."
middle cat=middle toe
take off your socks and shoes and follow along...
ready? ahem...
this little piggy went to market
this little piggy stayed home
this little piggy had roast beef
this little piggy had none
and this little piggy went "wee wee wee..."
djwhiterabbit
+4 -0
OMFG.
OMFG.
nutmeg
+1 -0
SECONDED!
mind BLOWWWNNNNNNN
SECONDED!
mind BLOWWWNNNNNNN
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
THIRDED
WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
THIRDED
WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
closefriend
+8 -0
This is not only awesome for the obvious reason, but also because Roast Beef acts in accordance with ALL THREE middle toes.
This is not only awesome for the obvious reason, but also because Roast Beef acts in accordance with ALL THREE middle toes.
straw
+4 -1
You have three middle toes?
You have three middle toes?
closefriend
+0 -0
Neither first nor pinky.
Neither first nor pinky.
straw
+8 -0
So, Ray is the first toe, Cornelius or Teodor is the second, Pat is the fourth (as he is a vegan), and the fifth is Phillipe because that is something Phillipe would do
So, Ray is the first toe, Cornelius or Teodor is the second, Pat is the fourth (as he is a vegan), and the fifth is Phillipe because that is something Phillipe would do
donnatron
+9 -0
Not to mention Philippe is 5, which also corresponds.
Not to mention Philippe is 5, which also corresponds.
fineoakstructure
+4 -1
Ah yes, I had the same epiphony about 1-2 yrs. ago while watching an Arrested Development episode where Ron Howard's narration at one point goes something like, "...the middle toe; you know, Roast Beef..." and it struck me: middle toe = Roast Beef = middle cat. At the time I wondered if this was a sly reference on the writer's part to Achewood, but I doubt it.
Ah yes, I had the same epiphony about 1-2 yrs. ago while watching an Arrested Development episode where Ron Howard's narration at one point goes something like, "...the middle toe; you know, Roast Beef..." and it struck me: middle toe = Roast Beef = middle cat. At the time I wondered if this was a sly reference on the writer's part to Achewood, but I doubt it.
steerpike66
+1 -1
It doesn't count if Ron Howard helped in any way. Sorry.
It doesn't count if Ron Howard helped in any way. Sorry.
andrew_
+40 -0
OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!
OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!
nutmeg
+2 -0
man do you even KNOW how perfect the picture/text combo is here
man do you even KNOW how perfect the picture/text combo is here
werthog42
+0 -0
WOAH. This deserves a million chubbies.
WOAH. This deserves a million chubbies.
tomsonlocal
+0 -0
I'm glad I know this, but also a little sad that the mystery has gone.
I'm glad I know this, but also a little sad that the mystery has gone.
fielding
+0 -0
Are you sure the mystery has gone?
Are you sure the mystery has gone?
trollcollins
+0 -0
MY MIND.
YOU BLEW IT.
I need a few minutes to catch my breath.
MY MIND.
YOU BLEW IT.
I need a few minutes to catch my breath.
steerpike66
+8 -0
You just helped me ascend to the next astral plane. I can see to the ends of time. I can hear one hand clapping. I can smell blue.
You just helped me ascend to the next astral plane. I can see to the ends of time. I can hear one hand clapping. I can smell blue.
vheissu
+0 -0
I like the both the word and the concept of synesthesia. Apparently this is possible, with drugs.
I like the both the word and the concept of synesthesia. Apparently this is possible, with drugs.
korukyu
+0 -0
holy crap. that was INTENSE.
holy crap. that was INTENSE.
quaga
+0 -0
I can't believe I never noticed this before
I can't believe I never noticed this before
landowmpg
+0 -0
This is hell of brilliant.
This is hell of brilliant.
a386
+0 -0
CHUBBIEST COMMENT ALIVE
CHUBBIEST COMMENT ALIVE
achewoodno1fan
+0 -0
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joestork
+0 -0
Whaaaaaaaaat? chubby just for the whaaaaaaaaaat?
Whaaaaaaaaat? chubby just for the whaaaaaaaaaat?
1000hz
+4 -0
Onstad could have done anything with Beef right here, but I thank the heavens day after day that he chose to make him from Circumstances.
Onstad could have done anything with Beef right here, but I thank the heavens day after day that he chose to make him from Circumstances.
qatipay
+0 -0
man, Beef's legs get way less... drumsticky... as time goes on.
man, Beef's legs get way less... drumsticky... as time goes on.
spectre
+0 -0
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cheeks_jd
+1 -0
The cats god damned name is Roast Beef. We are all used to it, but stop and actually think about it....
The cats god damned name is Roast Beef. We are all used to it, but stop and actually think about it....
evolume
+2 -0
On a skateboard, to grab the board between your legs is to grab 'Roast Beef.' True story.
On a skateboard, to grab the board between your legs is to grab 'Roast Beef.' True story.
fineoakstructure
+1 -0
the ugliest grab of them all
the ugliest grab of them all
overmedicated
+0 -0
Isn't that a Sacktap? Equally vulgar, I know, but still.
Isn't that a Sacktap? Equally vulgar, I know, but still.
dogjones
+1 -0
Roast beef is my favorite character
Roast beef is my favorite character
hrm
+0 -0
Likewise, he is mine
Likewise, he is mine
plezure
+0 -0
Humble origin strip.
Humble origin strip.
dasilodavi
+0 -2
I don't think this strip is that funny. I will however vote it 5 on sheer principle of introduction to my most favorite character in Achewood.
I don't think this strip is that funny. I will however vote it 5 on sheer principle of introduction to my most favorite character in Achewood.
pa_ass_nts
+8 -0
This is not your father's Achewood.
This is not your father's Achewood.
snowman
+0 -0
Chubbied for your amazing name. Nice going.
Chubbied for your amazing name. Nice going.
quarantine
+0 -0
Yessss, Beef is finally named!
Yessss, Beef is finally named!
heyman
+0 -0
We finally see our first facial hints of beef's depression
We finally see our first facial hints of beef's depression
luckypyjamas
+2 -0
i just want to stop and point out ray's tongue in the last panel
i just want to stop and point out ray's tongue in the last panel
fidelio-roo
+0 -1
Roast Beef * The Best
Roast Beef * The Best
al_batross
+2 -0
If it wasn't a beautiful, beautiful 5, the perfect rating for this would be a 3.
If it wasn't a beautiful, beautiful 5, the perfect rating for this would be a 3.
kelsotimebomb
+1 -0
Hot damn, I wish I had my own logo.
Hot damn, I wish I had my own logo.
nyu
+0 -0
Ray has gained some weight since these days.
Ray has gained some weight since these days.
lrosetw8
+0 -0
He's married now!
He's married now!
hellofditties
+0 -0
You're right!
You're right!
thedrizzle
+1 -0
He is between Ray and Pat, containing elements of both. Yet, somehow... the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
He is between Ray and Pat, containing elements of both. Yet, somehow... the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
shutup_shutup
+0 -0
Think maybe Brad Neely is a fan of Achewood? He did name a character in Wizard People Dear Reader "Roast Beefy-weefs".
Think maybe Brad Neely is a fan of Achewood? He did name a character in Wizard People Dear Reader "Roast Beefy-weefs".
spaceandrew
+0 -0
Roast Beef is my favorite character. The strips starring him and Ray are TRULY celebrations of the English language.
Roast Beef is my favorite character. The strips starring him and Ray are TRULY celebrations of the English language.
sonofkong
+0 -0
This is somewhat beautiful.
This is somewhat beautiful.
dtuba
+0 -0
The birth of Onstad's finest creation. So paralyzed by fear and self-doubt he cannot even verbally respond to Teodor in panel 2. That nod speaks volumes about Beef.
The birth of Onstad's finest creation. So paralyzed by fear and self-doubt he cannot even verbally respond to Teodor in panel 2. That nod speaks volumes about Beef.
neo-aeris
+0 -0
Roast Beef is clutching his shirt in panel seven! Oh my gosh, that says so much with so little and I didn't even see it the first dozen times I saw this strip!
Mr. Onstad! You are so great at drawing comics!!
Roast Beef is clutching his shirt in panel seven! Oh my gosh, that says so much with so little and I didn't even see it the first dozen times I saw this strip!
Mr. Onstad! You are so great at drawing comics!!
The start of the legend.
The readers could sense there was something special about Roast Beef...
The Alt Text:
"People had been asking about the middle cat"
I love how you can tell Onstad based Beef's entire personality on the fact he'd ignored him at first and guessed such an unimportant character would have a hell of an inferiority complex. And then he had such a time with that concept that Beef ended up the main character of the whole strip. He's not Ray, he's not Pat, but now he gets more screen time than both. Kinda ironic!
Not the start of a legend, the birth of a dynasty